Slow travel is back: the case for taking the long way
Leo Reyes
6 min read
Trains, ferries and fewer stops: travellers are trading speed for experience.
Slow travel is having a moment as more people choose trains and ferries over short flights. Fewer stops and longer stays mean deeper experiences and lower costs.
What happened
It is also kinder to the planet.
Why it matters
Our guide shows how to plan a slow trip that still fits into a normal holiday.
Key facts
Slow travel is having a moment as more people choose trains and ferries over short flights.
It is also kinder to the planet.
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